Welcome

My Blog's aim is to promote and encourage others to participate in the wonderful hobby that is Moth-trapping.So why do we do it? well for some people it is to get an insight into the world of Moths, for others it is to build a list of species much like 'Twitching' in the Bird world.The reason I do it....you never know what you might find when you open up that trap! I hope to show what different species inhabit our Country by getting people awareof what is out there.On this Blog you will find up-to-date records and pictures.I run a trap regularly in my garden here in Hertfordshire and enjoy doing field trips to various localities within Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

Please also check out the links in the sidebar to the right for other people's Blogs and informative Websites.

Thanks for looking & happy Mothing!

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NFY = New Species For The YearNFG = New Species For The GardenNEW! = New Species For My Records

Any Species highlighted inREDsignifies a totally new species for my records.

If you have any questions or enquiries then please feel free to email meContact Email :bensale@rocketmail.com

Saturday, 19 December 2015

Not a snifter here yet though, loads and loads of exciting records coming from the continent, new for Britains, new for Counties and really odd records (Chinese Character and Poplar Hawk-moth spring to mind, both trapped in the last few days).The most unusual thing I have caught lately was a Yellow-line Quaker on the 16th, found the day after under the sheet, a bit worn.6 moths was pretty good for my garden this time of year and I was pleased to catch another Mottled Umber.

Going on a field trip tonight (I never thought I would dust off the traps and wellies in mid-December!)

Keep those traps out guys, you never know what might turn up, good luck!